In this episode of Beyond the Offer, hosts Bill Gates and Rosanna Snediker talk with Tonya Wallach, Head of HR at Broadstreet Impact Services. Tonya shares her journey from aspiring CIA agent to leading HR at companies like Kraft Foods, Abbott, and the U.S. Soccer Federation. She discusses the evolving HR landscape, the role of technology and data, and the importance of employee experience. Topics include differences in HR management across organizations, the value of a master’s degree, remote work trends, and the impact of political events on workplace dynamics. Tonya also reflects on recruitment philosophies by leaders like Jamie Dimon and the key traits she seeks in executive recruiters.

Another day, another AI tool that promises to change the world. But won’t.

It’s not a big leap to think we’re at the peak of the AI hype cycle. But in recruitment – a sector already trailing the technology curve – what if it actually makes things worse?

Who is going to train AI on a good interview process if there isn’t already a good interview process? What happens when an AI bot breaks down and no one knows how to fix it? And why would we think taking more human involvement out of an experience often lacking human touch will be a good thing?

James Hornick and Jeff Smith break down why we shouldn’t expect a recruiting cheat code in episode 92 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Why AI Won’t Fix Hiring.”

It’s amazing how so many companies tout how they’re great places to work, then ghost you after an interview. I love irony.

Corporate arrogance and poor candidate experience seem to go hand-in-hand. They’re well-known issues. But no matter how much they're talked about, it seems like they only get worse over time. And it’s often ghosting victims (read: literally everyone) who perpetuate it when they’re in the hiring seat. Why is that?

James Hornick and Jeff Smith will break down the psychology of it in episode 91 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Why Ghosting & Boasting Will Never Go Away”

The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 90 "Gen Z’s 12% Unemployment, Explained"

It came as a shock to pretty much everyone that the unemployment rate among 20-29 year old college grads is hovering at 12%. While the economy in total is under 4%.

The question is: Why? What caused such a disparity? And who is to blame?

The answer? There’s no one cause. You can point your finger in pretty much every direction and be right.

James Hornick and Jeff Smith will breakdown how it happened and what’s at stake long term in episode 90 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Gen Z’s 12% Unemployment, Explained”

In the inaugural episode of the Beyond the Offer podcast, hosts Bill Gates and Rosanna Snediker discuss the landscape of talent acquisition and human resources with Kailey Mack, Director of HR at Therapy Partners Group. Kailey shares her unconventional journey into HR, the importance of empathy and transparency in recruiting, and the impact of COVID-19 on the HR profession. She offers insights on managing remote teams, the future trends in HR, and the balance between business demands and employee needs. The discussion also covers the influence of AI in HR and recruiting, and Kailey reflects on the essential soft skills required for HR professionals. The episode concludes with the hosts and guest highlighting the importance of personal growth and readiness for leadership roles.

What do you call recruiting that doesn’t result in a hire?

A complete waste of time.

There’s no better (worse?) way to spin your wheels than focusing on things that don’t get you any closer to a hire. Because your metrics have you focusing on all the wrong things.

Good metrics keep you on track. Bad metrics lead to unproductive busy work.

James Hornick and Jeff Smith break down the pitfalls of managing the recruiting process by spreadsheet in episode 89 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Recruiting Is Not The Goal. Hiring Is.”

When I mention to my friends in accounting, legal, or manufacturing that hiring has been down…they have no idea what I’m talking about.

Lots of industry sectors – and geographies – that are thriving right now. Many of which are underserved by a lot of B2B businesses. Not just recruiting, but marketing, software, etc. Because everyone’s focused on the “cool” tech clients.

Hirewell actually does work in these areas. James Hornick and Jeff Smith break down how the most business (and career) opportunity is in traditionally underserved areas in episode 88 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Neglected Markets Are Dying To Hire".

"What Makes Recruiting Partnerships Fail (or Prosper)?" - The 10 Minute Talent Rant is LIVE

Stop me if you heard this one: “I had a bad experience with a recruiter.”

Doesn’t matter if you were hiring for your company or looking for a job. Everyone’s experienced this. Recruiters themselves have heard it from new clients about their previous partnerships, too. A million times.

But why? Why do so many people have bad experiences with recruiters? And what’s different then they actually go well?

James Hornick and Jeff Smith break down the root causes of bad recruiting in episode 87 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "What Makes Recruiting Partnerships Fail (or Prosper)?"

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